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  • We now have block printing tools
    May 8, 2024 Daryl Aitken

    We now have block printing tools

    We're so smitten with the process of block printing on fabric, we now carry Speedball tools and materials to help you block print at home. We have starter kits, ink kits, 6 colours of ink, the speedy carve blocks and brayers. 

    Experiment with your own images and create your own unique printed fabrics. 

    Speedball Block Printing Supplies - Fabric Ink Kit with 6 colours 
    Speedball Block Printing Supplies - Speedy Carve blocks - choose your size 
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  • Unwind Needlepoint Kits are in the shop
    April 27, 2024 Daryl Aitken

    Unwind Needlepoint Kits are in the shop

    We are so excited to introduce Unwind Needlepoint kits to our community. Unwind engages artists from around the world for their needlepoint designs. These colourful kits span many styles and skill levels. 

    They come in medium and small sizes. 

    The medium kits come in tubes and the small in smart boxes.

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  • Add a Dupatta To Your Wardrove
    March 29, 2024 Daryl Aitken

    Add a Dupatta To Your Wardrove

    We brought in some gorgeous Indian block print cotton and to extend your wardrobe we thought we'd add some fun things to the shipment like these excellent 100% cotton Dupatta, like a a shawl or wrap. 

    Think of them as a summer pashmina. You can throw one around your neck or over you shoulders on a cool evening and look good doing it. 

     

    Indian cotton Dupatta - solid "crushed" - Mustard 
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  • Topography and Terrain
    March 22, 2024 Daryl Aitken

    Topography and Terrain

    Once a geographer, always a geographer, I still can't resist even the hint of a map. Riley Blake has this annual collection celebrating US National Park Posters, which on the whole doesn't really speak to me, but this year they included these excellent terrain and topographic prints. Now you're talking!
    We thought they'd be perfect for some pre-camp or pre-cottage sewing. Pajamas? Toiletries bag? Laundry bag?
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  • Get The Perfect Fit on your Garment Sewing
    March 22, 2024 Daryl Aitken

    Get The Perfect Fit on your Garment Sewing

    We're so excited to be able to offer our new Perfect Pattern Fit Workshop Series 

    You will learn to create a perfect and personal fit for a bodice, sleeves, and skirt. By the end of the 4 classes, you will have created your own personal sloper on card stock to take home and use to get that perfect fit on future patterns. Your sewn garments will work for your unique shape and features. 

    For those of us who don't fit standardized measurements (which may include everyone?) this could be a game changer in your garment sewing.
    Timing - Thurs April 25 6:00 - 9:00 x 4 wks
    Teacher - Kristiann Boos, founder and designer of Victory Sewing Patterns

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